Best Schools in Eldersburg, MD
Eldersburg, MD has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,867 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Eldersburg greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Eldersburg, MD
The top high schools in Eldersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 991 Students
2. Century High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Westminster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
4. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
Best Middle Schools in Eldersburg, MD
The top middle schools in Eldersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oklahoma Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Sykesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
3. Shiloh Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
4. Westminster West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
5. Franklin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1153 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Eldersburg, MD
The top elementary schools in Eldersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linton Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
2. Piney Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
3. Freedom District Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
4. Eldersburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
5. Mechanicsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
6. Carrolltowne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
7. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
8. Sandymount Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
9. Legacy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Legacy School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Eldersburg, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Eldersburg, MD has a total population of 28,294 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Eldersburg, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Eldersburg, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Eldersburg, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Eldersburg, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Eldersburg, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Eldersburg, MD
How many schools are in Eldersburg, MD?
Eldersburg, MD has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,867 students in total.
How do schools in Eldersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Eldersburg score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Eldersburg greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Eldersburg?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Eldersburg
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.